Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Dividend
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.01%, distributing $2.11 per share annually ($0.54 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
LNT has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
LNT dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.11 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.54 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 21, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 66% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 22 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $70.17 |
What LNT pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.01% yield, $10,000 invested in LNT generates about $301.00 per year, or roughly $75.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $70.17, derived from the $2.11 annual dividend and the 3.01% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 14.3 | $30.10 | $7.52 |
| $5,000 | 71.3 | $150.50 | $37.63 |
| $10,000 | 142.5 | $301.00 | $75.25 |
| $25,000 | 356.3 | $752.50 | $188.13 |
| $100,000 | 1,425.2 | $3,010.00 | $752.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
LNT dividend payment schedule
LNT pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 31, 2026, with payment on November 21, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Alliant Energy Corporation declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2026 | November 21, 2026 | $0.54 | Confirmed |
| January 31, 2027 | February 21, 2027 | $0.54 | Projected |
| May 1, 2027 | May 22, 2027 | $0.54 | Projected |
| July 31, 2027 | August 21, 2027 | $0.54 | Projected |
To collect a LNT dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How LNT's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. LNT's 3.01% is 0.75 percentage points below that median, ranking 337th of 584 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 26 names, the median yield is 3.21% — putting LNT below its sector.
Its 22-year run of dividend increases ranks 49th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
LNT pays out roughly 66% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, LNT distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
LNT dividend FAQ
When is the next LNT ex-dividend date?
The next LNT ex-dividend date is October 31, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 21, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is LNT's dividend yield?
LNT currently yields 3.01%, based on $2.11 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does LNT pay dividends?
LNT pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.54 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of LNT generate?
At the current 3.01% yield, $10,000 invested in LNT would produce roughly $301.00 per year, or about $75.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has LNT increased its dividend?
Yes — LNT has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
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